Clerkship Requirements

This information is for current Stanford students, and is related to the required clerkship curriculum. Required clerkships are closed to visiting students. Students must have successfully completed all pre-clerkship requirements prior to beginning clerkships. A total of 96 clinical units (16 months) are required for graduation.

Visiting Clerkships

Clerkship Evaluations

Student performance is assessed in three domains: Patient Care, Professionalism and Interpersonal Communication, and knowledge - as measured by a final written exam. Students whose performance meets established criteria in each domain receive a mark of Pass with Distinction.